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From: rbowman <bowman@montana.com>
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On Thu, 9 May 2024 05:36:28 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:

> On 9 May 2024 04:40:06 GMT, rbowman wrote:
> 
>> r/Python and other sites are filled with plaintive pleas from
>> programmers trying to work with Python on any platform.
> 
> On Linux platforms, the standard install with “apt-get install python”
> just works.

Yes, and on Windows the installer from Python.org works, the Anaconda 
installer if that is your preference, or both. I have not done so but you 
can also install it from the Microsoft Store, 3.8 through 3.12, take your 
pick.

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9ncvdn91xzqp?hl=en-us&gl=US

Are you saying people can't figure out how to install Python on Windows? 
Perhaps they shouldn't be allowed to use computers without parental 
supervision.